New Plymouth District Council

  • Posted: 11 Apr 2024
  • Location: New Plymouth
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Classification: Government & council
We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Regulatory Service Support Supervisor.

Ko wai mātou - Who are we

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. Our vision is to be the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, and our district boasts a spectacular natural beauty from Taranaki Maunga to the moana. In 2021, we were awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000 and 150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. We work collaboratively with iwi, Government, not-for-profits and businesses to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.

Te āheinga - The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Regulatory Service Support Supervisor. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the administrative and operational functions within the regulatory services department. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting the efficient delivery of services to our community.

Tino takohanga - Key responsibilities:

- Day to day team coordination for the support services team
- Provide effective and efficient application lodgement
- Provide minor application processing services
- Ensure that all applications include all relevant information to guarantee the applications are processed effectively and in a timely manner
- Receive applications and ensure they are assessed on adequacy for acceptance; then accepted or rejected in a timely and customer centric manner
- Actively ensure that good employer obligations and legislative requirements are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation

Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako - Essential skills and experience:

- A tertiary qualification is preferred
- Experience working in a customer or administrative role is preferred
- Experience working in a regulatory environment or the building industry
- Knowledge of relevant Regulatory Services Acts and other relevant legislation

He aha ai a Taranaki? - Why Taranaki?

With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it's easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions' dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!

Ōu mātou rourou - What we offer

At the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.

You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with us between $78,207 and $84,289. We have also put together an 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition.

If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Applications close on Friday, 26 April 2024.